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Sheriff: I’ll deputize gun owners if violent protests erupt GREEN COVE SPRINGS, Fla. (AP) — A Florida sheriff says he will deputize every gun owner …

New Cuban tourism system to isolate visitors from population By ANDREA RODRIGUEZ Associated Press Eds: UPDATES: With AP Photos. HAVANA (AP) — With the coronavirus …

Hundreds line up for tests as Florida cities close beaches By TAMARA LUSH Associated Press Eds: UPDATES: This story has been updated with South Beach …

Mental health issues compounded by COVID-19 quarantine By COLLEEN JONES, The St. Augustine Record Eds: CORRECTS: The spelling of “Lavarian” has been corrected in this …

Florida sees another rise in COVID-19 cases after huge spike By ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON Associated Press Eds: UPDATES: Quotes from a health official have been …

Florida bans bar alcohol consumption as coronavirus spikes By TERRY SPENCER, KELLI KENNEDY and BRENDAN FARRINGTON Associated Press Eds: UPDATES: This story has been updated …

Florida governor expands school voucher program TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Thursday that expands an existing school voucher …

Florida shatters one-day coronavirus case record with 5,500 By TERRY SPENCER Associated Press Eds: UPDATES: This version updates with DeSantis press office comment on New …

Bars close, cities debate masks as Florida virus cases rise By MIKE SCHNEIDER Associated Press Eds: UPDATES: This story has been updated with comment from …

Florida marks 100,000th coronavirus infection By TAMARA LUSH AND MIKE SCHNEIDER Associated Press Eds: UPDATES: With AP Photos. EDITS: This story has been updated with …

Florida sees rise in background checks for gun purchases ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — More Floridians are considering buying guns, according to state records that …

Rare sea turtle released off Florida Keys MARATHON, Fla. (AP) — A rare hybrid hawksbill-green sea turtle, rehabilitated at the Florida Keys-based Turtle Hospital, will …

Florida governor says younger people drive COVID-19 surge By ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON and BRENDAN FARRINGTON The Associated Press Eds: UPDATES: With AP Photos. MIAMI (AP) …

Florida governor suggests closing schools during elections By BOBBY CAINA CALVAN Associated Press Eds: UPDATES: This version adds governor’s suggestion that teachers and administrators also …

Florida airport has virus numbers contradicting governor By MIKE SCHNEIDER Associated Press Eds: UPDATES: This story has been updated to link photos.; This story has …

Florida governor says COVID spike will not slow economy By TERRY SPENCER Associated Press Eds: MAJOR UPDATE: This version rewrites throughout to update with Gov. …

App gives Florida grads virtual reality diploma ceremony FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Florida seniors missing out on the thrill of a live graduation are …

Floridians mark Trump’s birthday with flotillas, caravans WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Trump supporters in Florida were celebrating the president’s birthday Sunday with caravans, …

Some pubs closing temporarily as Florida virus cases rise ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Some Florida bars and restaurants are temporarily closing their doors after being …

Florida coronavirus cases rising as state reopens By CURT ANDERSON Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Cases of the coronavirus continue to rise in …